James is a trial attorney with extensive litigation experience, having practiced in federal, state, and administrative courts throughout the states of Florida and California. He concentrates his practice on business litigation and complex commercial matters at all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal. He also handles financial frauds and Ponzi schemes litigation, as well as corporate insolvency.

“Zach is an outstanding litigator who brings tremendous value to our clients and our firm,” said Mark S. Meland, partner and co-founder of Meland Russin & Budwick. “We are pleased to elevate Zach to partner as part of our commitment to offer clients access to the industry’s best and brightest talent and provide the high-quality counsel our clients require.”

Throughout his career, James has received numerous awards and accolades for his legal and community work. He received a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law.

About Meland Russin & BudwickMeland Russin & Budwick is a Miami-based law firm that provides real estate and developer representation, receiverships and assignments, corporate bankruptcy and reorganization, financial frauds and Ponzi schemes litigation, trade secrets, creditors’ rights, labor and employment, alternative dispute resolution and mediation, and complex commercial litigation services to a broad array of corporate, fiduciary and individual clients. The firm was co-founded in 1993 by entrepreneurial, business-minded attorneys with a vision to create a results-focused, diverse firm that provides high-quality legal counsel along with a personalized, client-centric approach. As part of the firm’s culture of community service, its attorneys are actively involved at high levels with the local bar associations and serve on the boards of numerous community organizations. Its attorneys are recognized by Chambers and Partners and rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell. For more information, visit www.melandrussin.com